ἐπισκοπέω (episkopéō) — Look Diligently

Greek word study: ἐπισκοπέω (episkopéō), Strong's G1983. to oversee; by implication, to beware

GreekStrong's G1983
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Greek word
ἐπισκοπέω (episkopéō)

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to oversee; by implication, to beware

Word study
Derivation: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4648 (σκοπέω);

KJV translation words: look diligently, take the oversight

Where this word appears

Strong's G1983 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Hebrews 12:15 and last appears in 1 Peter 5:2.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

exercising oversight ×1observing ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐπισκοποῦντες ×2

Books where it appears most

Hebrews ×11 Peter ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Hebrews 12:15 — ἐπισκοποῦντες — observing
  • 1 Peter 5:2 — ἐπισκοποῦντες — exercising oversight

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1909 ἐπί (epí), G4648 σκοπέω (skopéō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1985 ἐπίσκοπος (epískopos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does episkopéō (G1983) mean?

To oversee; by implication, to beware.

How is G1983 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1983 as: look diligently, take the oversight.

How often does ἐπισκοπέω (episkopéō) appear?

Strong's G1983 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Hebrews 12:15 and last appears in 1 Peter 5:2.